Anti-HDV Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Detection of antibodies to the Hepatitis Delta virus by enzyme immunoassay (EIA).

Serum or plasma sample. Minimum volume required for serum or plasma – 0.5 mL.

Collect blood in serum separator tubes (SST) or EDTA tubes.

Store samples refrigerated or frozen until shipped for testing. Ship frozen samples on dry ice, and refrigerated samples on wet ice

Shipping of specimens shall be done by a TDG certified individual in accordance with TDG regulations. For additional information regarding classification of specimens for the purposes of shipping, consult either Part 2 Appendix 3 of the TDG Regulations or section 3.6.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as applicable.

Suspected Hepatitis Delta virus infection.

Completed Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics on Hepatitis requisition form including sender name, address and telephone number. Patient name or identifier (referring specimen lab #), date of birth, suspected exposure, test(s) requested. Type of specimen and date collected. If possible, include the clinical history and lab results that have already been done at local or provincial laboratories.

Microplate EIA, commercially available assay, research use only (RUO). A positive anti-HDV result is indicative of acute or chronic HDV infection.

15 calendar days.

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2. M. Fiedler, M. Roggendorf. Immunology of HDV infection. Current topics in microbiology and immunology, 2006, 187-209.